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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,203.80, 433,805.70 and 131,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,203.80, 433,805.70 and 131,739.80 is: 197,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,203.80 : 433,805.70 = 131,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,203.80/433,805.70 = 131,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,203.80x = 433,805.70 × 131,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,203.80x = 57,149,476,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149,476,156.86/289,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,609.70

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